Athena Weston Elementary Teacher (Part Time)

Application Timeline: 
Posting Date: April 25, 2025 
Closing Date: Open Until Filled 
Start Date: August 25, 2025 

Application Procedures: A completed Oregon Statewide Application or apply online at 
www.athwest.k12.or.us. Include a resume, letter of intention, two letters of reference and transcripts. 

PURPOSE STATEMENT 
Athena-Weston School District and Weston McEwen High School is searching for a high-quality teacher with a valid or working towards Oregon State Teaching endorsement in Spanish Language Instruction. Certified teachers carry out the position performance requirements essential to provide the necessary services to assigned students in the Athena-Weston School District. Working in collaboration with colleagues, the high school Spanish language teacher will create a classroom environment that ensures an equitable, engaging, and positive learning experience for all students. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

1.    Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instructional activities consistent with building and adopted state curriculum and Common Core Standards.
2.    Provide clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of teaching strategies that promote student engagement and interaction to meet the needs of all students.
3.    Provide on-going assessment and monitor students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals by using quality classroom-based, district and state assessment tools.
4.    Establish and maintain a standard of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe and productive learning environment.
5.    Communicate positively and regularly with parents and/or legal guardians in the areas of growth, student progress, and teacher expectations; develop meaningful collaboration between home and school.
6.    Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with building-level team members and other staff, administrators, parents/legal guardians, support groups, and community members.
7.    Collaborate with building and district-wide staff, para-educators, and volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective school program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience 
•    Valid Oregon State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement or working towards.
•    Verifiable successful experience working with and/or teaming with other adults/teachers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
•    Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
•    Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students, staff and parents.
•    Skill in student management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.
•    Must possess a positive attitude about change and an eagerness to implement changes that will enhance student learning.
•    Familiarity with Response to Intervention and data-driven decisions.
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality.
•    Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with a variety of students, staff, and community in a multicultural and diverse socio-economic setting.
•    Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
•    Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.
•    Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner. 
•    Ability to effectively integrate technology resources into the curriculum.

License/Special Requirements
•    Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
•    Completed Employment Application/ Background Check.
•    Must complete Safe Schools and Blood Borne Pathogens Training upon hire.

Salary and Benefits:
•    Salary: As per placement on the Athena Weston School District negotiated certified salary schedule
•    Benefits: medical, dental, and vision, optional life insurance, paid holidays, sick leave and personal leave, PERS retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Address all inquiries to:
Ann .Vescio@athwestsd.org Athena Weston School District 375 South Fifth Street Athena, OR 97813 
541-566-3551